US EditionNigeria Paid Boko Haram Ransom for Kidnapped Pupils: Intel Sources
Intelligence sources say Nigeria paid about $7 million total to Boko Haram for the release of roughly 230 abducted pupils and staff from St. Mary’s school.
- The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a huge ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 kidnapped children and staff from a Catholic school.
- Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the ransom deal, which goes against Nigeria's law banning payments to kidnappers.
- The notorious jihadist known as Sadiku is suspected of leading the mass abduction and a train attack that also netted hefty ransoms.
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Several million dollars were reportedly paid in exchange for the release of nearly 230 abducted children in November 2025. Despite a law of 2022, the numerous kidnappings in Nigeria maintain the ransom system.
Nigeria allegedly paid Boko Haram millions to free schoolchildren
The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a “huge” ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP. Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country’s own law banning payments to kidnappers. Alleged helicopter delivery to Gwoza stronghold The money was flown on a helicopter to Boko Haram…
Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils
KANO (NIGERIA) - The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP.
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